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Passcode on Apple watch

Hello, have am Se watch,using a passcode,but is it possible to not have to punch it in every 2 seconds to access the apps ?

Apple Watch Series 8

Posted on May 4, 2023 2:11 PM

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Posted on May 4, 2023 2:22 PM

Please refer to Lock or unlock Apple Watch which indicates that you have turned Wrist Detection to "OFF." Change that selection to "ON."

"Lock automatically

By default, your Apple Watch locks automatically when you’re not wearing it. To change the wrist detection setting, do the following.

  1. Open the Settings app  on your Apple Watch.
  2. Tap Passcode, then turn Wrist Detection on or off.

Turning off wrist detection affects these Apple Watch features:

  • When you use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch, you’ll be prompted to enter your passcode when you double-click the side button to authorize the payment.
  • Some Activity measurements are unavailable.
  • Heart rate tracking and notifications are turned off.
  • Apple Watch will no longer automatically lock and unlock.
  • Apple Watch wonʼt automatically make an emergency call even after it has detected a hard impact fall."


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May 4, 2023 2:22 PM in response to ddou7

Please refer to Lock or unlock Apple Watch which indicates that you have turned Wrist Detection to "OFF." Change that selection to "ON."

"Lock automatically

By default, your Apple Watch locks automatically when you’re not wearing it. To change the wrist detection setting, do the following.

  1. Open the Settings app  on your Apple Watch.
  2. Tap Passcode, then turn Wrist Detection on or off.

Turning off wrist detection affects these Apple Watch features:

  • When you use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch, you’ll be prompted to enter your passcode when you double-click the side button to authorize the payment.
  • Some Activity measurements are unavailable.
  • Heart rate tracking and notifications are turned off.
  • Apple Watch will no longer automatically lock and unlock.
  • Apple Watch wonʼt automatically make an emergency call even after it has detected a hard impact fall."


Passcode on Apple watch

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